Poetry

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'bang', 'sizzle', or 'buzz'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Examples include 'boom', 'crash', 'whisper', and 'splash'.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of ending sounds in words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and musicality.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is a literary device that engages the human senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid descriptions.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in poetry that gives it a musical quality.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting they are the same.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells'.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is a couplet?

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A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines in a poem that usually rhyme and have the same meter.